Regular exercise is essential for healthy heart function, however, beginning an exercise program may be intimidating after a heart attack, heart valve surgery, bypass surgery, diagnosis of heart failure or diagnosis of vascular disease.

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. This type of care is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness - whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.